by qdmhistory | Sep 11, 2021 | History, Popular
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, America experienced what we can only describe as the worst terrorist attack in history. The pentagon and the world trade towers were hit. Everyone was going about their business, unaware that the global terrorist...
by qdmhistory | Sep 10, 2021 | Suggested
It was almost a century ago, on September 10, 1924, that two Chicago killers were found guilty of kidnapping and killing Robert “Bobby” Franks, a teenage boy, for an “intellectual thrill.” Nathan F. Leopold, Jr. and Richard A. Loeb were defended by Clarence Darrow, a...
by qdmhistory | Sep 9, 2021 | History, Popular
There is a huge emphasis on the 1972 summer Olympics being non-political. But, unfortunately, the US vs. USSR events have always been political for the simple reason that its results are a matter of national pride. As such, there are a number of Olympic match-ups...
by qdmhistory | Sep 8, 2021 | Suggested
On September 8th, 1504, one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Statue of David, was unveiled in Italy’s Piazza Della Signoria. The glorious 17-foot marble sculpture portrays a naked David contemplating his upcoming battle with Goliath. Unlike previous depictions that...
by qdmhistory | Sep 7, 2021 | History, Suggested
It wasn’t long ago that a newborn’s care was limited to the confines of the house. As a result, childbirth was frequently a risky experience, with preterm or unwell newborns sometimes dying without medical attention. Hospitals began grouping neonates into...
